Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85,779.50, 128,669.25 and 23,450
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 85,779.50, 128,669.25 and 23,450 is: 35,175
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,779.50 : 128,669.25 = 23,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,779.50/128,669.25 = 23,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,779.50x = 128,669.25 × 23,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,779.50x = 3,017,293,912.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,017,293,912.50/85,779.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,175
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